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Balancing Exercises

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Benefits :  Improve posture, balance, and power of concentration.
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Balancing Exercises 1

Step : 1
Vertical Stretch : Stand firmly on left leg, putting full weight on it. Bend right leg behind, grasping the foot with right hand. Steady balance while concentrating on an object at eye level. Inhale and at the same time lift left arm, fingers pointing upward. While breathing freely, stretch to feel pull in the spine. Hold for 10-15 seconds.
Relax.
Stand on right leg and repeat same movements. Repeat four times, alternating the left and right legs.

Balancing Exercises 2

Step : 2
Stand firmly on left leg to steady your balance. Bend right knee in front as high as possible. Clasp leg below knee with both hands. Inhale. Pull knee toward chest, toes down. Breath down. Breathe freely and stretch spine upward for about 10-15 seconds. Concentrate on an object at eye level to steady your balance. Exhale, lower leg, and relax. Stand on right leg, bend left knee and repeat same movements. Repeat four times, alternating the left and right legs. Relax completely.
Balance, posture and concentration are emphasized in the Vertical Stretch and Knee Bend. To maintain better balance, concentrate on an object at eye level. It can be a picture, a lamp or any object close ehough for focus. At first you may need the use of a support -- a table or chair -- but you will soon find your point of balance and control.
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First Steps To The Headstand

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Benefits :  Strengthens neck and back muscles, firms legs,  sends fresh supply of blood to brain.
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First Steps to the headstand 1

Step : 1
Kneel with legs togesther, body forward, head lowered with arms in front . To measure the right distance for your arms, bend each arm so that fingertips touch the elbow of other arm.

First Steps to the headstand 2

Step : 2
Without moving the elbows, stretch out arms and interlock the fingers.You now have the correct distance

First Steps to the headstand 3

Step : 3
Bend head down with top of head resting on the floor. Place clasped hands to encircle head. The neck and head must feel comfortable, so find your own point of balance.

First Steps to the headstand 4

Step : 4
Straighten legs by unbending the knees and resting on your toes. Take a few steps "walking in " toward your head, then a few steps back. Repeat five times.
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Spinal Balance

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Benefits :  Strengthens abdominal muscles, firms hips, buttocks and legs.
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Spinal Banlance 1

Step : 1
Clasp hands behind head. Inhale, bend slightly back to raise legs with knees straight. Hold the pose, then relax.

Spinal Banlance 2

Step : 2
Bend Knees close to body and grip toes.

Spinal Banlance 3

Step : 3
Then raise legs without losing grip on toes. ( If this so too difficult, balance against a wall and try to raise one leg at a time.)

Spinal Banlance 4

Step : 4
When balance is secure, bend head close to knees and clasp hands behind knees.

Hold the pose, then relax hands and place palms flat on floor while lowering legs.

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